What's the Problem?
This recall affects SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) Bluetooth performance speakers with BATTERYBOKS 3 lithium-ion batteries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) [1].
"The lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard," CPSC said.
The recalled speakers measure about 26.5 inches high by 17 inches wide by 13 inches deep. The grill cover of the speaker was sold in black, white, orange, red, or blue.
The battery is removable from the speaker and connects through a slot on the side of the speaker, opposite the user interface. Each speaker has a unique serial number printed in the slot-in compartment where the battery goes. The recalled Bluetooth speakers were sold online from November 2021 through February 2022 for about $1,000.
If you purchased a Soundboks speaker that is affected by this recall, you should stop using it immediately, remove the battery, and contact the firm to receive a new battery including shipping.
SOUNDBOKS will provide free replacement lithium-ion batteries and a $100 credit toward purchases at SOUNDBOKS web shop, as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to federal and state regulations.
This recall began on March 31, 2022.
The CPSC Recall Number for this item is 22-737.
Instructions on Proper Battery Disposal
Lithium-ion batteries and devices containing these batteries should not be disposed of in household garbage or recycling bins. Instead, they should be taken to separate recycling or household hazardous waste collection points. To prevent fires, tape battery terminals and/or place lithium-ion batteries in separate plastic bags.
How Do Lithium Ion Batteries Work?
Energy is stored and released as lithium ions travel from the electrodes to the electrolyte. The charger passes current to the battery. Lithium ions move from the cathode to the anode through the electrolyte. The battery is charged by a potential difference between the 2 electrodes.
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